Located in ADGM, the international financial center in Abu Dhabi, the capital of the United Arab Emirates, the new office will enhance S&C’s ability to serve clients in the UAE, Saudi Arabia and across the region with its integrated offering, which combines financing, regulatory, and transactional expertise with deep experience working on complex, cross-border, and large-scale mandates. Ahmed T. el-Gaili will rejoin the firm as a partner to lead the firm’s Middle East practice. “We are delighted to deepen S&C’s connection to one of the world’s most dynamic financial centers with a new office in Abu Dhabi,” said Robert Giuffra and Scott Miller, Co-Chairs of Sullivan & Cromwell.
This next phase of development reflects a clear focus on expanding Yas Island’s existing world-class theme parks and attractions, as well as introducing new immersive rides and experiences, that respond to evolving visitor expectations. The investment will also grow the island’s hospitality offering, adding new hotel rooms and elevating its accommodation portfolio.
Joining TSMC’s OIP ecosystem as a VCA partner in North America underscores our commitment to delivering a unified, execution‑driven platform for our customers,” said Farhat Jahangir, President and CEO of GSME. “Our mission is to give customers a tightly integrated and lower‑risk path from early MPW exploration straight into high‑volume production with end-to-end visibility, eliminating the cost, delay, and fragmentation that come from handing designs across multiple vendors.”
Huspy acquires LuxuryX, bringing an established team of luxury property specialists and more than two decades of leadership experience into its UAE business. Huspy’s UAE real estate network has grown by 75 percent since January 2026, strengthening its presence across Dubai’s most prestigious residential communities. LuxuryX’s specialist expertise will support the upcoming launch of Huspy Signature, connecting clients with exceptional properties and investment opportunities across international markets.
As governments and industries across the globe navigate a period of surging demand and transformative economic growth, Gastech 2026 officially opened in Bangkok today, bringing the world’s energy leaders together to advance the partnerships, investments and solutions needed to power the next chapter of global progress. The event welcomes more than 50,000 attendees, 800+ global exhibitors and 800+ high-level speakers, including senior ministers, policymakers, CEOs and investors from across the global value chain, making it the largest gathering for the natural gas and LNG industry this year. Under the theme “Where Global Supply Meets Demand”, Gastech 2026 turns this global reach into tangible impact, driving coordinated action on the shared global priorities of energy security, affordability and reliability.
Months after STARCARES renovated the sports court at Ban Nam Lat School in Sukhothai, Thailand, it now serves students and nearby residents daily. Once a single-purpose facility, it supports physical education on weekdays and community play after hours and weekends, embodying STARCARES’ goal of creating accessible, multi-use rural spaces. The court serves 62 Ban Nam Lat School students for PE and sports. On weekends, it opens to neighbouring residents, reaching approximately 600 people across 180 households. Many rural schools in Sukhothai double as the only nearby space where villagers can gather, given limited recreational infrastructure in the area. Recognising this, STARCARES designed the renovation to serve students first, then transition into shared use once lessons finish, a model now playing out on the ground. That shared purpose came to life when a child from the surrounding community joined Ban Nam Lat School students on the court. What began as a simple game became a moment of belonging, showing how the space can bring children together beyond the school itself.
The 2026 Future Investment Conference at this year’s CIFIT was themed “Global Investment in a Changing World.” It hosted in-depth exchanges on frontier areas such as artificial intelligence and digital infrastructure, life sciences and healthcare, clean energy, and advanced manufacturing, jointly assessing changes in the global investment landscape, supply chain restructuring, and green transition trends—seeking direction amid change and capturing opportunities amid transformation.
Ajman’s stand will feature a range of media, cultural and interactive experiences designed to bring the emirate’s identity to life. A dedicated media corner, ‘From the Memory of Ajman,’ will present a curated selection of archival photographs documenting key milestones in the emirate’s history and development, offering visitors insight into the journey that has shaped modern Ajman. An interactive zone will introduce visitors to Ajman’s tourism experiences, while a dedicated cultural space under the Craftsmen Majlis will spotlight traditional crafts and local heritage through engaging contemporary presentation, reflecting the depth of the UAE’s cultural legacy. The stand will also bring together a broad representation of Ajman’s tourism ecosystem, reflecting collaboration between the public and private sectors.
The collaboration combines Zettabyte’s compute operations with Raku Advanced Tech’s energy and data center build-out, starting in Taiwan and Thailand. Demand for AI computing in the region is outpacing local data center capacity. Zettabyte delivers and measures high-quality compute through its zSUITE platform, and Raku Advanced Tech develops the data centers and supplies solar power generation, energy storage, and energy management. Together, they plan to bring AI data centers online in phases across Asia, powered by Raku Advanced Tech’s renewable energy.
In just three days, the world’s energy leaders will arrive in Bangkok for Gastech 2026, as government ministers, industry CEOs, investors and technology giants come together to address one of the defining opportunities of our time: how to deliver the energy required to power economic growth, industrial development and rising living standards around the world. From 14-17 September, the event will bring the entire energy industry to Asia, where rapid industrialisation, urbanisation and AI expansion have transformed the region’s emerging markets into economic powerhouses.
SVOLT Energy made a major appearance at Middle East Energy 2026 in Dubai, showcasing its full portfolio of “desert special forces” energy storage solutions. Designed to withstand temperatures of up to 50°C, intense sand and dust, and significant temperature variations, the portfolio demonstrates SVOLT Energy’s capabilities in delivering safe, reliable, and high-performance energy storage for demanding environments. The portfolio features the 122Ah residential energy storage cell, 6.29MWh utility-scale energy storage system, and 285kWh C&I energy storage system, covering diverse energy storage applications from residential to utility-scale projects.
“The 2026 edition closed with a clear message: safeguarding communities against increasingly complex risks will require sustained international collaboration and shared leadership. Attention turns to Dubai, UAE, host of the World Fire Congress 2028.”
Across six countries, people facing conflict, the effects of climate change, and economic hardship described prosperity as something shared, not as individual wealth or material success. That collective view is among the central findings of What It Means to Prosper, a new report from Prosper Global drawing on 396 individual and group conversations with more than 1,100 people in Colombia, the Democratic Republic of Congo, Indonesia, Kenya, Syria, and Ukraine.
Hisense concludes IFA 2026 with recognition across home entertainment and appliance categories, reinforcing its commitment to innovation and technological excellence. The Hisense Soundbar UX1 and Multi-Function II Series were recognized as Winners, while the U8 Air Master Air Conditioner, X-zone Master, 116UXS MiniLED TV, UR8 TV, Laser Projector XR10, W60 3D Kitchen-fit Series and 60cm Integrated Wine Cabinet were among the products recognized as Honorees.
Central Pattana celebrates the first anniversary of Central Park Shopping Centre (Central Park Bangkok), marking a significant milestone for its world-class retail destination in the heart of Bangkok and unveiling its next ambition: “Bangkok’s World Stage” – positioning Central Park Bangkok as a global platform that connects Bangkok with international brands, creativity, culture and audiences. In its first year, Central Park Bangkok welcomed more than 25 million visits, including over 10 million visits from international tourists, placing the destination among the top-tier performers in Central Pattana’s portfolio. Located at the strategic intersection of Silom–Rama IV, overlooking Lumpini Park, Central Park Bangkok was conceived as a destination shaped specifically for Bangkok. Its first year has demonstrated the potential of next-generation retail to go beyond shopping by bringing together new-to-market concepts, cultural experiences, world-class design and the everyday lifestyles of the city’s people.
“The world needs a WHO it can count on, that means decisions grounded in science and transparency; an Organization that is prepared before crises strike and decisive when they do; and a WHO that turns universal health coverage from a global commitment into something people experience in their everyday lives.”
Harbin Electric International (HEI), a leading Chinese power engineering and energy company, is delivering the Rumah-2 Combined-Cycle Power Plant in Saudi Arabia as part of the country’s efforts to advance its energy transition under Vision 2030. On June 30, 2026, Gas Turbine Unit 1 was successfully hoisted into position, marking the full launch of the project’s installation work and a significant milestone in the construction of the power plant. Shot in a documentary style without staged scenes, the film captures the real people, challenges and moments behind the project. Chinese engineers, Saudi partners and international team members share their experiences of building not only a power plant, but also trust and cooperation on an international construction site.
The launch marks the latest stage in baraka’s evolution into a comprehensive investment platform spanning UAE and US securities, options trading, Sharia-compliant investment choices and precious metals (Gold, Silver), including physical delivery, giving customers access to nearly 10,000 assets across local and global markets through one account.
Toku Technology L.L.C. was incorporated on 24 August 2026 as the Group’s in-country operating entity for the Middle East. The subsidiary allows Toku to contract, invoice and receive payment locally, giving enterprise buyers across the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) a straightforward way to procure directly from a partner on the ground. It also allows the Group to hire and sponsor local talent and to participate in government and semi-government tenders in the UAE and the wider GCC, where procurement increasingly favours locally incorporated providers able to combine regulatory compliance with in-country infrastructure. The Group is currently participating in a number of tenders in the region, working alongside a regional partner.
Clean hydrogen is no longer a future bet – it is being built now. According to the Hydrogen Council’s Global Hydrogen Compass 2026, released today, committed investment has surpassed USD 130 billion, corresponding to 6.9 Mtpa of committed capacity across more than 570 projects worldwide, 90% of which are under construction or already operational. Geographically, China remains the largest market, accounting for more than half of global committed renewable hydrogen capacity, as well as 90% of new operational capacity globally added since 2025.
